CAF Women's Leage
Mazembe off to a flying start with impressive win over UWC
TP Mazembe’s objective of lifting the CAF Women’s Champions League got off to a great start in El Jadida after the DR Congo side overcame the University of the Western Cape 2-0 in the tournament’s opening match on Saturday.
Despite a shaky start, Mazembe held their nerve against the relentless attacks of the University side who are making their debut at the finals as COSAFA champions.
Mazembe, who return to the competition after their 2022 appearance secured victory thanks to second half goals by Lacho Marta as well as a late strike by Marveille Nanguji.
It was the South Africans who asked questions of their opponents in the opening minutes with quick attacks that were often problematic for Mazembe.
Most UWC attacks were initiated from the heart of the midfield through the experienced Amogelang Motau who’s visionary passes let through Ntombifikile Ndlovu on a number of occasions, but was let down by her accuracy.
Coming back into the second half, Mazembe came out a much-structured side who thwarted UWC’s attacks.
With momentum and confidence on their side, Mazembe found the opener with Lacho Marta’s well taken strike from close range, beating Thandeka Ngcobo after Mazembe took advantage of some questionable defending from UWC.
The goal destabilised the South Africans who lost control of the game and were duly punished in the 77thminute after a well taken cross by Marta, who turned provider to find Merveille Nanguji who sealed the three points for Mazembe with a clinical header. The result sees the DR Congo side go top of Group A ahead of the later fixture between hosts, AS FAR and Aigles de la Médina.
CAF Women's Leage
Teenage sensation, Doha El Madani shines as AS FAR cruise past Aigles De La Médina
It was the Doha El Madani show in El Jadida on Saturday evening as the teenage star shone brightly in AS FAR’s 4-0 victory over Aigles De La Médina on Saturday evening in El Jadida.
A brace by the 19-year-old coupled with a converted penalty by veteran skipper, Aziz Rabbah secured a comfortable 3-0 win for the hosts who are looking at reclaiming their title.
Following TP Mazembe’s earlier victory the University of the Western Cape in the afternoon fixture, it was the hosts and debutants who took centre stage at the same venue for the second match of Group A.
As expected, AS FAR took hold of the match from the onset, with coach Mohamed Amine Alioua opting for an all-attacking formation.
It did not take long for the hosts to break the deadlock as teenage star, Doha El Madani positioned herself well to calmly finished off a rebounded ball to open the scoring.
High in confidence, El Madani found her second of the evening after a brilliantly threaded ball by Sanaa Mssoudy concluded with Madani doubling the lead in the 29th minute to get her brace.
The two-goal cushion did not result in the hosts taking their foot off the pedal, as they continued surging forward and with pressure mounting, Aigles De La Médina conceded a penalty for veteran skipper, Aziz Rabbah to step up and comfortably slot it home.
Coming back from the recess, Aigles returned a more structured outfit with less errors in the danger area. However, this was not coupled with good build up play as they struggled getting out of their half.
Hajar Said almost found the fourth for the hosts after a scramble for the ball in defense saw the ball land in the striker’s path who fired her effort into the upright.
With the win firmly in their hands, the hosts continued dominating possession.
Matters could have gotten even worse for the Aigles after Adama Sane was sent for an early shower for a foul in the box on Mssoudy, but Rabbah’s tame penalty was saved by Aya Baghass.
The tie concluded with the hosts securing the three points and going top of Group A ahead of TP Mazembe.
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, which will be held in Morocco from 9 to 23 November.
This edition marks a groundbreaking moment in African football history, as, for the first time, all match officials, including Video Assistant Referees (VAR), are exclusively women.
To prepare the selected referees for the demands of the competition, CAF designed a special training programme focused on VAR, including the VAR Academy for the match officials.
This programme allowed the referees to undergo comprehensive training and refine their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors, enhancing both their technical and mental readiness for the tournament.
The list of centre referees and assistant referees represents the geographical diversity of Africa, with officials hailing from over 15 countries.
This diversity is crucial as it strengthens the capacity of each region in the field of women’s refereeing.
Selected Referees for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League
Centre Referees:
- Shahenda Saad Ali Elmaghrabi (Egypt)
- Suavis Iratunga (Burundi)
- Twanyanyukwa Antsino (Namibia)
- Natcha Geraldine Konan Akissi (Cote d’Ivoire)
- Gloria Sambumba (Zambia)
- Aline Guimbang Etong (Cameroon)
- Umutoni Aline (Rwanda)
- Zouwaira Souley Sani (Niger)
- Sabah Sadir (Morocco)
- Josephine Wanjiku (Kenya)
- Awa Alphonsine Ornella Ilboudo (Burkina Faso)
- Samassa Yacine (Mauritania)
Assistant Referees:
- Karima Khadiri (Morocco)
- Afine Houda (Tunisia)
- Ouahab Asma Feriel (Algeria)
- Mariem Chedad (Mauritania)
- Kanjinga Mireille (DR Congo)
- Nafissatou Yekini Shitou (Benin)
- Sakina Hamidou Alfa (Niger)
- Fides Bangurambona (Burundi)
- Kourouma Mahawa (Guinea)
- Hannah Lydia Moses (Liberia)
- Umutesi Alice (Rwanda)
- Tabara Mbodji (Senegal)
VAR Referees:
- Maria Rivet (Mauritius)
- Letticia Viana (Eswatini)
- Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco)
- Salma Mukasanga (Rwanda)
- Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
- Amedome Vicencia (Togo)
- Ganouati Dorsaf (Tunisia)
- Fatiha Jermoumi (Morocco)
- Chicotesha Diana (Zambia)
- Atezambong Carine (Cameroon)
CAF Women's Leage
Edo Queens and others to get $150,000 participation fee at CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024
Edo Queens, like the other participating clubs at the CAF Women’s Champions League that will kick off in Morocco on Saturday, are already guaranteed the minimum sum of $150,000.
That is the amount for the last-placed clubs in each of the groups for the competition. If for instance, the Edo Queens place third in their group, their purse will increase to $200,000.
The teams that scale the group hurdles are assured a minimum of $300,000. The eventual winners will get twice that amount. As the winner will get $600,000 the runners-up will go home with $400,000. The third-placed team will get $350,000.
CAF stated in a press release that it is committed to developing and growing Women’s Football in Africa and the objective of President Motsepe is to invest in Youth Academies for boys and girls and to continue increasing the prize monies of all CAF Competitions to make them globally competitive and attractive.
The Prize Money for the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 is:
- Winner: USD 600 000
- Runner up: USD 400 000
- 3rd Place: USD 350 000
- 4th Place: USD 300 000
- 3rd of the Group: USD 200 000 each
- 4th of the Group: USD 150 000 each
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